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Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD

(Steven C Gribar, MD)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and General Practice

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: incisional hernia repair, robotic surgery, inguinal hernia repair, and more.

1629 Union Avenue Suite 4
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

(724) 671-1161

Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD is a general surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA specializing in general surgery and general practice. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network, AHN Surgery and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.

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1629 Union Avenue Suite 4
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

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970 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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6321 Route 30
Greensburg, PA 15601

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1629 Union Avenue Ahn Surgery Medical Arts Building, Suite 4
Natrona Heights, PA

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6321 Route 30
Greensburg, PA

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970 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA

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Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	28
hospital care	247
inpatient care	247

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	31
Less than 65	43

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	23
Cancer	26

doctor visit	28
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	26
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	52
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	46
Dementia	20
Cancer	22

doctor visit	73
hospital care	275
inpatient care	275

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	82
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	23

doctor visit	99
hospital care	282
inpatient care	282

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	122

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	46
85 and over	52
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	37
Diabetes	45
Dementia	24
Cancer	22

doctor visit	72
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	21
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	50
Dementia	22
Cancer	18

doctor visit	34
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	11
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

doctor visit	29
hospital care	56
inpatient care	56

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	13
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	26
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

doctor visit	37
hospital care	154
inpatient care	154

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	11
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	24

doctor visit	12
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125

**Gender**
Male	41
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	22

doctor visit	14
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	50

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	20
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	26
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	37
Dementia	20
Cancer	21

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD treated as a general surgeon in Natrona Heights, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	45
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	95
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	26
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	54

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	23
Cancer	21
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD graduated from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 2003. He completed residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). He is certified by the AB Surgery - General Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Board Certification: AB Surgery - General Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Allegheny Health Network

AHN Surgery

ALLEGHENY CLINIC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Steven Charles Gribar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$927 Da Vinci Surgical System $927
Davol Inc.	$135 SURGICAL $135
Organogenesis Inc.	$40 PuraPly $40
Olympus America Inc.	$38 Olympus Laparoscopes $27	EVIS EXERA $12
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$29 ACTICOAT 4" X 4" $15	RENASYS TOUCH $14
Other	$25 ENTRE $13	1588 HD 3 Chip Camera $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$526
Travel and Lodging	$369
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$300

Biography

Dr. Steven Gribar is a physician who specializes in general practice and general surgery. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gribar include colon cancer, inguinal hernia repair, and umbilical hernia. He is professionally affiliated with Allegheny Health Network. Before completing his residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Dr. Gribar attended medical school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Yext reports that Dr. Gribar is not accepting new patients.

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